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Big Timber Pioneer

Location

Big Timber, Montana, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1927

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Livestock Special Draws Crowds Across Yellowstone Region

The Livestock special train arrived on time with Trainmaster Dan Healy in charge. 600 to 700 people gathered as dairy cattle exhibits led by Frank Astroth and J. C. Tretsven showcased Jersey cows and breed improvements. 4-H sheep demonstrations, beef cattle grading, hog feeding tests, a luncheon at the Motor Inn annex, and a late afternoon program at Arcade theater followed by a Woman's Club dance.

Dan Healy Healy Stapleton Yellowstone Valley Boulder Valley Frank Astroth American Jersey Cattle Club J. C. Tretsven Montana Extension Service CC. B. Frost Bitter Root BR. L. Waddell Extension Service Gallatin Valley 4-H Club Motor Inn Arcade Theatre Womans Club Olal Treasury Grey Cliff C. A. Kepler Clarence Flattum Leonard Esp Lawrence and Roy McComas J. W. Church F. M. Ferris John N. MacFarkine L. R. Zellers

Stunt For Railways Enforced To Padlock Drinking Cars

The Herald and Examiner reports that sleeping cars day coaches and lounges on trains where passengers are found drinking intoxicants with soft drinks may be padlocked and kept from service for one year. Government probes to enforce the Volstead act hinge on any proven drinking in a car. Chicago cafe owners vow a defense fund and plan a public banquet to aid cases, with a committee to support the district prohibition director.

Chicago The Herald and Examiner United States Supreme Court Alexander Jamic Prohibition E. C. Yellowley

Miners Seek UMW Mediation With Governor’s Aid

At Waldenburg Colorado a conference with Governor Adams and local business leaders discussed a plan for the United Mine Workers to take over miners grievances from the IWW and to negotiate with the state industrial commission. Officials of operators opposed mediation though the governor called the situation unfortunate but not hopeless.

Wallenburg Colo Ovt United Mine Workers of America Colorado W. H. Adams Walsenbourg Chamber of Commerce Huerfano County United Mine Workers State Industrial Commission Colorado Foel and Tron Company Adams

Bank Robbery at Outlook State Bank Nets $2000

A quartet of unmasked men robbed the Security State Bank in Outlook Montana about 10 am. Three entered while one waited outside. they forced employees to the floor and gathered cash, about $2000, into a car. Suspects, ages 30 to 40, wore harvestman attire with one tall and dark, others medium build.

Death of Cardinal O Donnel shocks Irish Free State

All Ireland mourns the death of Patrick Cardinal O Donnel primate of Ireland at age 71 after a illness that developed into pneumonia. The funeral plan includes a road removal to Armagh on Monday and burial with predecessors. messages of condolence poured in from Tim Healy and Northern leaders.

Carlingsford Irish Free State All Ireland Patrick Cardinal O'Donnel Ireland Cardinal Logue Cardinal O'Donnel Timothy Healy Duke of Abercorn Northern Ireland Viscount Craigavon Armagh Buerial Rome

Large Land Deal Near Broadview Sells 3000 Acres

Streeter Brothers closed one of Montana’s largest nonirrigated land sales in years. A 3000 acre tract near Broadview, part of the Hermann Lehfeldt ranch, was sold by W. Gorwin Co of Minneapolis to R C G Conover for 20 an acre. The tillable land includes a 19 room house and good buildings. Possession is given now, with threshing operations finishing. Conover has farmed in Comanche and Broadview areas, using large scale combines and plans to continue growing wheat and raising sheep.

Billings Montana Streeter Brothers Hermann Lehfeldt W. Gorwin Company Minneapolis R. C G. Conover Broadview Conover Comanche

Governor Erickson Starts Plan to Enrich All Montana Farmers

Helena Montana October 24 Preliminary steps in a movement to enrich Montana farmers by thousands of dollars are under way as Governor J E Erickson calls a conference at Great Falls to test Montana wheat for protein before shipment to eastern markets. The plan aims to establish testing laboratories in large wheat centers. Montana wheat shows high protein, which could boost farmer returns by 10 to 20 cents per bushel.

Helena Mont Montana J. E. Erickson Great Falls Erickson Bozeman W. T. Giese State Department of Agriculture Mr. Giese

Coolidge Fixes Nov Day For Turkey Feed

Washington October 26 President Coolidge urged the nation to set aside Thursday November 24 as Thanksgiving Day to reflect on manifold blessings and a year of domestic successes. He noted material progress and spiritual growth while calling for help to those in affliction.

Washington Coolidge

Admiral Magruder Detached From Navy Duty

Rear Admiral Thomas P. Magruder, author of The Navy and Economy, is relieved of command as commander of the fourth naval district. He was ordered to report to the secretary of the navy about November 5 in Washington. He called the move a shock and said he would seek a thorough investigation of the affair.

Philadelphia Thomas P. Magruder Naval Vireles Fourth Naval District Secretary of the Navy Washington Magruder Wilbur

Eastern States Swelter As Heat Returns In October

Chicago recorded 79 degrees marking the hottest October 26 in eight years as the Midwest enjoys unseasonable warmth. Omaha and Danville Illinois hit 83 and 78 respectively, while farmers welcome the dry corn and accelerated fall plowing caused by the Indian summer.

Chicago Middlewest Pittsburgh Rocky Mountains Weather Bureau Omaha Danville

Walter Johnson to Manage Newark Bears in Minor League

Walter Johnson, former Washington Senators star, signed a two year contract to manage the Newark Bears of the International League. Paul Block secured the deal at FE McLean’s Friendship estate. salary undisclosed but described as the highest ever paid to a player manager outside the major leagues.

Washington Walter Johnson Newark Club Walter Washington Senators Paul Block Newark Bears Johnson Friendship FE. B. McLean Washington Post Block New York

Italian Liner Sinks Off Brazilian Coast

The Italian liner Principessa Mafalda with nearly 1000 aboard sinks about 84 miles from Porto Seguro Bahia after earlier reports of a hull failure and boiler explosion. Rescue ships report only about 68 survivors from 998 passengers and 240 crew.

Rio Janeiro Brazil Principessa Mafalda Genoa Promised Land South America Mafalda Porto Segura Bahia

Governor Adams Outlaws I. W. W. as Strike Deepens

Governor William H. Adams declared the I. W. W. an un-American organization and outlawed the strike in Colorado. He promised use of all instruments to enforce the law and protect life and property, with state interference only when local peace officers cannot maintain order. The move follows the I. W. W. walkout begun a week ago Tuesday and marks the first official executive response since then.

Denver Colo William H. Adams

Hill Family Marital Troubles Highlight Montana Divorces

Mildred Richardson Hill, former Follies star, files for divorce from Walter J Hill son of James J Hill. Court actions move from Butte to Livingston as she cites cruelty and recalls five months of Montana ranch life with turbulent driving and irregular alcohol use.

Butte Mildred Richardson Hill Follies Walter Hill James J. Hill Great Northern Railroad District Court Hill Eva Finan New York Walter J. Hill Pioneer Montana Myo Boshaund

John Hershberger Buried At Billings

Funeral services for John Hershberger a road contractor killed by a dynamite explosion at Wilsall were held in Billings at Smiths funeral chapel. Rev J Gary led the service with bears from Hardin Hysham and siblings present. Committal at Mountview Cemetery Friday morning at 9 50 with Mrs J S Hershberger arriving from Plainsville Kan to attend.

Livingston Enterprise John Hershberger Wilsall Billings Smith’s J. Gary Laurel Congregational Church Hershberger Hardin, Hysham Wlein Ward Cory Mr. Hershberger Kansas West Mountview Cemetery J. S. Hershberger Plainsville Kan

William K Flowerree Dies In Great Falls

William K R Flowerree a pioneer of Montana and noted stockman died at his Great Falls home after a long illness He lived in Helena from age five before moving to Great Falls twenty five years ago He once served in the state senate from Teton county and his livestock interests covered much of the state He is survived by his wife a son a daughter and three sisters.

Great Falls William KR. Flowerree Montana Helena Teton County Flowerree

Hills Reconcile in Hotel Gill Suite After Court Action

Mr and Mrs Walter Hill occupy the Gill suite at Livingston hotel following ten days of misunderstanding that led to a court action for separate maintenance by Mrs Will. They report a reconciliation tonight and a complete understanding despite reports they call untimely and unfounded.continued on lest page

Livingston Enterprise Walter Hill Gill Livingston Hotel Will

Stand Collapse in Richmond Hits Eighty Injured in Stadium Crash

At Mayo Island park in Richmond Virginia a section of the Mayo Island stands gave way during Maryland versus VMI football causing more than 40 injuries, with about 15 serious. The collapse halted the game 20 minutes as firemen police and ambulances rushed in.

Schmond Mayo Island Park Barnes Virginia Military Institute Maryland

Curtis Aims For President In Republican Sweepstakes

Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas announced from Topeka that he will run for president as a Republican in his own right, rejecting a favorite son path. The White House reiterated President Coolidge does not seek the nomination, saying there is ample timber for a candidate without him.

Washington Charles Curtis Kansas Senate Roy L. Bone Topeka Kan Curtis White House Louis Wiley The New York Times Coolidge

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Turkey Admiral Magruder Newark Brazilian Governor Adams I. W. W. Bull West Coast Walter Till Livingston George M. Bourquin T. J. Walker William K. Flowerree Richmond Senator Curtis
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